Pathologists' Assistant — Academic Surgical Pathology & Education

Albany Med Health System; East Schodack (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage with no copay

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's academic medical center. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix.

You will perform gross examination, sampling, and documentation, and contribute to teaching and quality improvement within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program.
• ASCP certification as a Pathologists' Assistant (PA(ASCP)).
• Current New York State Pathologists' Assistant license (or eligibility to obtain New York State licensure).
• Strong knowledge of gross anatomy, surgical pathology, specimen handling, and laboratory safety.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-volume academic environment.
• Previous experience in an academic or high-volume surgical pathology practice preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform gross examination, description, dissection, and sampling of a broad spectrum of surgical pathology specimens.
• Evaluate and prepare tissue for intraoperative consultation and frozen section, working directly with pathologists during time-sensitive clinical decision-making.
• Photograph and document gross specimens and ensure accurate specimen orientation, sampling, and submission.
• Serve as a resource for difficult or unusual specimens and contribute to consistent, high-quality grossing practices.
• Teach and mentor pathology residents and other learners in gross examination, dissection, specimen handling, and surgical pathology technique.
• Work collaboratively with pathologists, residents, histology staff, operating room personnel, and laboratory leadership to continuously improve quality and workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement, procedure development, validation, education, and other departmental initiatives according to your interests and experience.

Skills

NAACLS PA program

ASCP PA(ASCP)

NYS license

Gross anatomy

Surgical pathology

Specimen handling

Lab safety

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Academic experience preferred

Education

Master’s degree in Pathologists' Assistant program

Job description

Albany Medical Center seeks a Pathologists' Assistant to join the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Capital Region's academic medical center. You will work with subspecialty pathologists, residents, and histology staff in a busy academic environment with a broad case mix.

You will perform gross examination, sampling, and documentation, and contribute to teaching and quality improvement within a collaborative team.